THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS MARSHALL MCLEAN PEORIA STARK TAZEWELL WOODFORD IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN VERMILION IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS KNOX THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMINGTON, CHAMPAIGN, DANVILLE, EUREKA, GALESBURG, LACON, NORMAL, PEKIN, PEORIA, TOULON, AND URBANA.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Rantoul, IL
Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 61866
Now82°F
Cloudy
High / Low96° / 74°
Rain chance7%
Wind14 mph
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Hourly
Next hours
Now82°4% rain
82°4% rain1 PM
95°3% rain
95°3% rain2 PM96°2% rain
96°2% rain3 PM96°2% rain
96°2% rain4 PM95°2% rain
95°2% rain5 PM93°2% rain
93°2% rain6 PM
90°10% rain
90°10% rain7 PM87°4% rain
87°4% rain8 PM
83°6% rain
83°6% rain9 PM81°7% rain
81°7% rain10 PM79°9% rain
79°9% rain11 PM78°12% rain
78°12% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
96° 74°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
78° 70°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 18 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
84° 66°Mist
Rain 85%Gust 13 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like86°F
Humidity79%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind14 mph NW
Wind gusts20 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index6
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise05:59 AM
Sunset07:55 PM
Moonrise04:00 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 12%).
Choose light, breathable clothing
It feels like 86°F with winds near 14 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
83°F, 6% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 22 mph.
Run with a few weather adjustments
Current temperature is 82°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 12%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 6. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Rantoul weather today
Cloudy and 82°F in Rantoul, IL. Today's high is 96°F with a 7% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 20 mph. Relative humidity is 79%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Rantoul
Sunrise is at 05:59 AM and sunset is at 07:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 80%.
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